Nordock WEARTOUGH™ Series – Model FFI-750

Foam Sided Inflatable Header Truck Dock Shelter

SECTION 11164

Dock Seals and Shelters

Part 1 - General

1.01-  WORK INCLUDED

A.   Factory assembled unit with necessary mounting hardware.

B.   Installation and Owners Manual

1.02 - RELATED WORK

A.   Section 11161 – Dock Levelers.

B.   Section 11160 - Trailer Restraints.

C.   Section 11165 - Dock Bumpers.

1.03 – REFERENCES

A.   Government Test Method Standard No.191A for fabric.

1.04 - DESCRIPTION (APPLICATION)

A.   Door Size - Unit shall accommodate an opening size

of 108” wide x 120” high.

B.   Dock Height - Loading dock height shall be 48”.

C.   Bumper - Total dock bumper protection including any building

wall offset or building wall overhang shall be 6”.

D.   Drive Approach - Driveway shall have a level approach.

E.   Service Range - Unit shall be designed to service vehicles from 11’ to 13’ 6” high above grade and 8’ or wider.

1.05 – SUBMITTALS

A.   Manufacturers Installation Instructions.

B.   Submit dimensional drawing.

C.   Submit specification sheet.

Part 2 - Products

2.01 - ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS AND MODEL

A.   Model FFI-750 as distributed by NORTHERN DOCK SYSTEMS INC., Mississauga, Ontario. Contact Sales Office at 1.866.601.1758 or .

2.02 - EQUIPMENT

A.   COMPONENTS: Each unit shall consist of (2) two side frame pads, side curtains, draft pads, and (1) one head frame and one inflatable head curtain.

B.   SIDE FRAME PADS: Stationary impactable frames shall be constructed of superior grade pressure treated lumber backing. The 50 ounce knife coated vinyl base fabric shall enclose a 99% memory low-density foam core that is chemically bonded to a pressure treated wood backing.

C.   HEAD FRAME: Stationary head frame shall be constructed of tubular steel with a spray zinc top coat with translucent fibreglass securely fastened to framing. The head frame to be peaked for drainage and provided with galvanized steel support brackets for each side.

D.   INFLATABLE CURTAIN: Inflatable head curtain to be full width over side pads mounted to head frame. In deflated mode the curtain is retracted behind a vinyl curtain for unobstructed access for incoming trailers. When activated the curtain will inflate down 48” to seal the top of trailers.

E.   BLOWER: Motor blower assembly to be continuous duty ½ HP, 115 volt single phase and mounted within head frame.

F.   FABRIC: The curtain fabric shall be 16 ounce Weartough knife coated vinyl fabric.

G.   WARRANTY: Unit shall include the manufacturers standard a (1) one year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

H.   OPTIONS: To include the following options,

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Part 3 - Execution

3.01 – INSTALLATION

A.   Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

B.   Caulk between the building wall and unit.

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